Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism

Publication Date: November 1, 2017
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Key takeaways

Patients should be assessed preoperatively for patient and procedure-related VTE risk factors.
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Mechanical VTE prophylaxis should be implemented in a safe and effective manner.
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Pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis should be implemented in a safe and effective manner.
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Instructions should be provided to the patient and the patient’s designated caregiver regarding prevention of VTE and prescribed prophylactic measures.
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Personnel responsible for the health care organization’s quality management program should evaluate the outcomes of VTE prophylaxis and protocol compliance.
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Overview

Title

Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

November 1, 2017

Last Updated Month/Year

January 5, 2023

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Hospital, Operating and recovery room

Intended Users

Surgical technologist, nurse, medical techologist technician, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Prevention

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D054556 - Venous Thromboembolism

Keywords

VTE, Venous Thromboembolism